Binding Tip
10-06-2010, 05:46 AM
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I have never ironed binding the way you mentioned but it does make sense even though you need to be careful that the quilt doesn't get flattened too much. When I make small items like wallhangings and table runners, I machine-stitch the binding on the BACK, press it out away from the edge and then turn it to the front, press it again, and then top-stitch very close to the inner edge of the binding. Pressing ensures that the binding is very straight and makes it easy to stitch. Hope this helps someone else!
10-06-2010, 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by kdoublea
I have never ironed binding the way you mentioned but it does make sense even though you need to be careful that the quilt doesn't get flattened too much. When I make small items like wallhangings and table runners, I machine-stitch the binding on the BACK, press it out away from the edge and then turn it to the front, press it again, and then top-stitch very close to the inner edge of the binding. Pressing ensures that the binding is very straight and makes it easy to stitch. Hope this helps someone else!
10-06-2010, 06:59 AM
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You know I have been quilting for 6 years and I love binding, it's actually my favorite part of the whole process and leads cutting, which I also love. But I just started pressing the binding back and it is so common sense, I can't believe I haven't done it before this!!
10-06-2010, 07:04 AM
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I agree...just put the glue at the very edge of the material. I have done this a few times now and works great. If you glue too close to the 1/4 inch the glue will show on your fabric. I use the glue stick, its not messy.
Originally Posted by justme2
New tip for me....thank you. I have too many miniatures & a couple wall hanings needing binding.I hate binding :-) going to try glue & ironing together. Something should help !
BTW....someone asked if glue would gum up the needle.I asked the same.She said you sew binding to quilt, then add thin bit of glue....the glue is right along quilt edge, tho on binding.So there's not enough to get on needle from that far away.Then press & sew binding down. Hope thats clear as mud.:-)
BTW....someone asked if glue would gum up the needle.I asked the same.She said you sew binding to quilt, then add thin bit of glue....the glue is right along quilt edge, tho on binding.So there's not enough to get on needle from that far away.Then press & sew binding down. Hope thats clear as mud.:-)
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